Life quotes Quotes by Matshona Dhliwayo · Page 12

“Before you wear a crown of gold, life sometimes makes you wear a crown of thorns.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If a man could outpace his shadow, he would still find it waiting for him at the finishing line.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A flower takes a while to grow, but can die in an instant; this is how it is with trust.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When fortune favors fools, it is to punish them for the sake of the wise.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Be like the sun; never let the opinions of those who hate you dull your shine.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The darkest part of the storm paints the brightest part of the rainbow.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“You only become truly rich the day you possess something that money cannot buy.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Learn from your minor mistakes before they become major ones.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Ignore those who resent you. Avoid those who begrudge you. Excuse those who envy you. Pity those who hate you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Mind-power takes you to the mountaintop. Heart-power takes you the stars. Soul-power takes you to the edge of the universe.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don’t let anger control you. Don’t let hate enslave you. Don’t let negativity overcome you. Don’t let bitterness conquer you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Let them judge you, but remain virtuous. Let them criticize you, but remain wise. Let them misunderstand you, but remain kind. Let…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The entire world above you, around you, beneath you, and beside you, is insignificant in comparison to the world within you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“To change your life, love yourself. To change your community, love others. To change the world, love everyone.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you want to know how fortunate you are, visit three places: the slum, the hospital, and the cemetery.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When you look up and don’t see the stars, the universe may have cleared the sky for you to replace them.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don’t use your energy to hate on anyone; use it to create the life you desire.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If the grass is greener on the other side, start watering your own.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“You were born to shine; don’t ever let anyone steal your light.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Esteem intelligence, cherish knowledge, and value understanding, but trust wisdom.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Stars do not pull each other down to be more visible; they shine brighter.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The richest person in the cemetery is the one who left the most happy memories.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“We are like caterpillars, we die so we can be reborn in a higher state.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Beautiful beginnings are often born from ugly endings.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Faith is your gift. Joy is your prize. Hope is your blessing. Love is your reward.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Your soul is your paintbrush, your world is your canvass, your life is your masterpiece.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Be the greatest thing that has ever happened to you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Thorns do not keep a rose from blooming, neither should obstacles keep you from success.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The most original thing you possess in your life is your true self.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When change is brewing in your life, open your eyes, and if they are already open, open them wider.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“No one can steal your happiness unless you give them the key to your heart’s safe.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“It is easier to fight an army than to fight your conscience.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Your smile is valuable; if it wasn't, the world wouldn't consipre to steal it from you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A ship that sails without a compass will get lost at sea.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Ignore your haters. Resist your fears. Embrace your dreams.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Dance to the beat of your own drum; whether the world likes your rhythmic movements or not.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When people try to pull you down, remember, they had to look up to do so.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Pick yourself up, don't let the world keep you down.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When people try to bury you, remind yourself you are a seed.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Truth is my strength. Joy is my power. Wisdom is my blessing. Life is my reward.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo